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[silversnowfall]

[the voice that comes over the journal is tiny, but sure of itself. ...Even if she's shivering. Why is she dressed in something without even sleeves when it's almost always too cold to even go without a jacket?]

I-I think...I'm lost.

[and then, more quietly, and sounding a great deal more vulnerable]

Did you get hurt too Miss Milly?

[[ooc: Yes. Oh yes. Back from mallynap and small for a short while. Replies will come from alittlesilver until she grows up again.]]

Comments

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

That's very understandable. It's a good thing she has you and myself to keep her company, isn't it?

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

Yes but she's worried that...that the boys will be mean to Saphir while she's gone.

[even though Saphir is kind of mean to her sometimes, trying to impress Jade]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Awww, Nephry. Always the peacekeeper.] There are plenty more adults to look after Saphir. Though, I'm sure he'd be happy to know Miss Milly cares about him that much.

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

But adults are mean to him too!

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Don't be silly. They just need to be a little strict with him from time to time.

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[Nephry frowns and brings her legs up onto the chair with her to hug them. She's still cold, though the house is warm]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Once the milk is on the stove and heating at a slow pace, Gelda turns to Nephry again.]

Let's see... I'm afraid I don't have any clothes your size, but how does a blanket sound?

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

That sounds really good. Me and Miss Milly are cold.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Then, I'll be right back. [He heads upstairs to fetch a nice thick blanket for Nephry. Fleece should be fine.]

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[but she left the heat... Nephry will be standing up on her chair when Gelda gets back, thinking the stove is on. She learned about starting fires on accident too.]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Oh, don't worry. She turned the heat down to its lowest setting before she left, and she's back in the kitchen within a minute. As soon as she enters, she hands Nephry the blanket.] Here you are.

[Aaand back to the stove to stir the milk.]

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[A blanket! Nephry takes it and wraps it around herself, plopping back down into the chair]

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Meanwhile, all the commotion has caught Satake's interest. As Gelda's attention is on the milk, the small dog steps into the kitchen, his curious gaze on Nephry.]

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

Professor! You have a puppy?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[She turns to see Satake, who's approaching Nephry in hopes of being petted.]

Oh, yes. He's our guest as well, so to speak. His name is Satake.

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

[Nephry slides off the chair so she can pet Satake, grinning]

He's cute!

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Satake leans into Nephry's touch, before trying to lick her hand.]

I'm glad you think so.

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

But I think he's tasting me. Is he hungry?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[She chuckles.] Oh, no. That's his way of saying hello.

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

Can he have cocoa too?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid not. Cocoa might make him sick. He can have another snack, though. Dogs love meat and we may still have some sausages.

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

Is the cocoa ready?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[She turns to check on the stove.]

It'll take a little while longer. I can prepare few things in the meanwhile. [Like taking mugs out of the cupboard. And do they still have any marshmallows? Let's see here...]

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[alittlesilver.livejournal.com]

...Can I help?

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

How about you give Satake a little snack in the meantime?

[She opens the refrigerator and takes out a few slices of sausage to hand to Nephry. Satake's already wagging his tail excitedly, looking ready to slobber.]